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Presentation on

MODEM
(DigitalToAnalogBefore Transmitting)

Submitted By
Zafir Ulhassan

INDEX

Introduction to Modem

History

What is Modem.?

Types of Modem

Functions of the Modem

Modem purpose

Modem Security

INTRODUCTION

A modem (modulator-demodulator) is a device

that modulates an analog carrier signal to
encode
digital
information,
and
also
demodulates such a carrier signal to decode the
transmitted information.
The goal is to produce a signal that can be
transmitted easily and decoded to reproduce the
original digital data.
Modems can be used over any means of
transmitting analog signals, from light emitting
diodes to radio.

Modems are generally classified by the amount

of data they can send in a given unit of time,
usually expressed in bits per second (bit/s, or
bps).
The most familiar example is a voice band
modem that turns the digital data of a personal
computer into modulated electrical signals in the
voice frequency range of a telephone channel.
These signals can be transmitted over telephone
lines and demodulated by another modem at the
receiver side to recover the digital data.

Modems
are
generally
classified by the amount of
data they can send in a
given unit of time, usually
expressed in bits per second
(bit/s, or bps).
The most familiar example
is a voice band modem that
turns the digital data of a
personal
computer
into
modulated electrical signals
in the voice frequency range
of a telephone channel.
These
signals
can
be
transmitted over telephone
lines and demodulated by
another modem at the
receiver side to recover the
digital data.

History
IN 1920 used as
multiplex equipment
In 1958 used in airdefense system
In 1960 the name
Data-Phone was
introduced
In 1962 The famous
Bell 103A dataset
standard was also
introduced by AT&T

WHAT IS MODEM.?
Modem, short for modulator-demodulator is
an electronic device that converts a
computers digital signals into specific
frequencies to travel over telephone or cable
television lines. At the destination, the
receiving
modem
demodulates
the
frequencies
back
into
digital
data.
Computers use modems to communicate
with one another over a network.

TYPES OF MODEMS
External vs. Internal Modems
External Modem: This is a modem separated
from the system unit in the computer case. It is
connected to the serial port of the computer by
means of a cable. It is connected to the
telephone wall jack by another cable.
Internal Modem: An internal modem is a circuit
board (a modem card) that can be added to the
system unit of the computer. It takes one of the
expansion slots.

Standard vs. Intelligent Modems

Standard Modems: Most modems
used today are called standard
modems. These modems are usually
operated by commands entered from a
microcomputer keyboard.
Intelligent
Modems:
Intelligent
modems are also called advanced
modems. These modems can accept
new instructions and then respond to
the commands while transmitting data
and information.

Short-Haul and Wireless Modems

Short-Haul

Modems: Short- haul

modems are devices that transmit
signals down the cable through any
COM1 port.
Wireless
Modems:
Wireless
modems transmit the data signals
through the air instead of by using
a cable. They sometimes are called
a radiofrequency modem. oving.

What is Modems
purpose ?
The word modem is an acronym for Modulator-Demodulator.
Basically, a modem is used for transmitting and receiving data over
a communication channel, such as twisted-pair telephone lines,
coaxial cables, and optical fibers. Currently the purpose of a modem
is to convert a computers data stream to analog format so that it
can be transmitted over the analog telephone line.
At the source, modulation techniques are used to convert digital
data (0s and 1s) into analog form for transmission across the
channel. At the destination, the received analog signal is converted
to digital data via demodulation. This is a simplified explanation of
how a modem works, and there are other issues that require
attention; such as channel impairments, encryption, error
detection/correction, data compression, modulation, handshake
negotiation, and echo cancellation. These features will be discussed
a bit later.

FUNCTION OF MODEMS
1.
2.
3.

Error Correction
Compressing the Data
Flow Control

Modem Security
Modem security can be an issue for some
people, especially if they leave their
modems on for a continuous connection to
the Internet. However, many modems have
built-in security software to protect your
home computer from invasion. Using a
router will enhance your security, as will
shifting to a less popular but highly secure
operating system like Linux.

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